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TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR | ||
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Observe Safety Guidelines detailed in the beginning of this manual.
PROBLEMS | POSSIBLE AREAS OF | RECOMMENDED |
(SYMPTOMS) | MISADJUSTMENT(S) | COURSE OF ACTION |
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| OUTPUT PROBLEMS |
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Engine will not idle down. Weld | 1. Check that the engine switch is | 1. The idle solenoid may be |
and auxiliary outputs are normal. | in the “Auto” position. | improperly adjusted. Perform |
| 2. Check that the engine choke is | the Engine RPM adjustment |
| procedure. | |
| fully open. | |
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| 3. There may be a load on the | 2. With the engine running, place |
| the engine switch in the “Auto” | |
| weld or auxiliary output. | |
| position. Check for battery | |
| Disconnect all cables and cords. | |
| voltage at the idle solenoid, | |
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| lead 213B. if battery voltage is |
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| not present, check engine |
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| switch, connector P4/J4, and |
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| leads 213A and 213B. |
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| 3. If battery voltage was detected |
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| in step #2 above, check |
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| connector P4/J4, leads 215 |
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| and 215A. |
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| 4. Check for AC voltage at leads |
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| 260 |
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| With no load on either the weld |
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| or auxiliary output, the meter |
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| should read about 26 mV. If |
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| the voltage is significantly |
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| higher than this, the toroidal |
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| current transformer may be |
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| faulty, or improperly wired. |
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| This may also indicate a load |
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| on machine input or faulty |
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| internal components drawing |
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| current. |
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| 5. If the above readings are |
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| normal, replace the PC board. |
Engine idles own but will not stay | Low idle ROM may be set too low. |
at low idle. | Perform the engine RPM |
| adjustment procedure. |
CAUTION
If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the tests/repairs safely, contact the Lincoln Electric Service Department for technical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed. Call